Glasgow Museums

Glasgow is home to a world-class collection of museums, covering a wide range of subjects from art and history to science and technology.

About Glasgow Museums

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Whether you want to find out more about an artist, come with your class to see how we used to live, see the latest in contemporary art, or simply meet a friend for coffee, there is a museum for you!

Admission to all Glasgow Life museums is free, most have café facilities and a shop, and they warmly welcome children. A small entry charge may apply to some temporary exhibitions. The National Trust for Scotland manages Pollok House on behalf of Glasgow City Council and charges apply during summer months.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: This is Glasgow's most popular museum, with a collection of over 8,000 works of art from around the world. Explore the 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more.

Riverside Museum: This museum tells the story of Glasgow's shipbuilding and maritime history. It has a collection of over 2,000 exhibits, including ships, boats, and marine engines. Visitors can also learn about the history of shipbuilding in Glasgow and Scotland.

The Burrell Collection: This is one of the finest art collections in the world, with over 8,000 works of art from Europe, Asia, and Africa. Highlights include paintings by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Monet; sculptures by Rodin and Michelangelo; and decorative arts from China and Japan.

Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA): This museum is dedicated to modern and contemporary art. It has a collection of over 5,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and installations. Visitors can also see temporary exhibitions of new and emerging artists.

People's Palace and Winter Gardens: This museum tells the story of Glasgow's working class history. It has a collection of over 50,000 objects, including furniture, clothing, and household goods. Visitors can also see the Winter Gardens, a beautiful Victorian glasshouse with over 2,000 plants.

Provand's Lordship: This is a 15th century merchant's house, one of the oldest buildings in Glasgow. It has been restored to its original condition and now tells the story of life in Glasgow in the 15th century.

Scotland Street School Museum: This is a former school that has been converted into a museum. It tells the story of education in Glasgow from the 19th century to the present day.

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: This museum tells the story of religion in Glasgow from the early Middle Ages to the present day. It has a collection of over 2,000 objects, including religious artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre: Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is the store for the museums' collections when they are not on display across Glasgow Life's museums.

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Upcoming Events at Glasgow Museums

Health and Wellbeing

Andy’s Man Club at Kelvin Hall

Selected dates between 15th January 2024 - 23rd December 2024

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Andy's Man Club meets every Monday at 7pm in the Activity Space at Kelvin Hall... come along for a brew, a biscuit and a chat.

Family and Kids

Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 10th February 2024 - 29th December 2024

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!

Exhibitions

No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran

25th June 2024 - 1st June 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

A new display focusing on the Arran artwork of Scottish artist and Glasgow School of Art graduate Margot Sandeman is now open in the Fragile Art gallery in Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.

Exhibitions

Mimesis: African Soldier

26th October 2024 - 31st August 2025

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow City Centre

GoMA's next main gallery exhibition is Sir John Akomfrah's Mimesis: African Soldier, a film installation which will be shown across three screens.

Talks and Lectures

Hidden Histories Tours

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 5th May 2025

The Burrell Collection, Glasgow South Side

Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!

Exhibitions

Sci Fi Galactic Adventures

11th January 2025 - 6th April 2025

Riverside Museum, Glasgow West End

Step into a galaxy far, far away with Sci Fi Galactic Adventures, an immersive exhibition at Riverside Museum, that brings the magic of the world's favourite space saga to life!

Family and Kids

Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

Kelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!

Talks and Lectures

Urban Biodiversity: Connecting Communities

14th January 2025

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End

Join Professor Ria Dunkley from the University of Glasgow at Kelvin Hall on Tuesday 14th January for this talk on Urban Biodiversity: Connecting Communities.

Family and Kids

Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 14th March 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

Join Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!

Talks and Lectures

Kelvingrove Bites

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 14th March 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

Tour

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre Specialist Tours

Selected dates between 21st January 2025 - 18th March 2025

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow South Side

Throughout the year Glasgow Museums Resource Centre holds Specialist Tours where you can join the curators for an in depth look at the collections!

Nature

RSPB Glasgow At Kelvingrove

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 23rd March 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

RSPB Glasgow hold regular, drop-in, nature-themed activities and crafts for all the family at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Musuem!

Nature

Big Garden Birdwatch Weekend

25th January 2025 - 26th January 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

Come along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum during the Big Garden Birdwatch weekend and join in their fun activities!

Arts and Crafts

Intergalactic Peg Dolls

15th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

Riverside Museum, Glasgow West End

Make your own peg doll inspired by your favourite sci-fi characters from a galaxy far, far away this February Half Term at Riverside Musuem!

Nature

Discover - Animals Galore!

18th February 2025 - 19th February 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

Learn about native animals and their habitats at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum's fun filled holiday workshops!

Gallery of Modern Art

Gallery of Modern Art Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow City Centre G1 3AH

Situated in the heart of the city, GoMA is Scotland's most visited modern art gallery displaying work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world!

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow South Side G53 7NN

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is a purpose-built store for Glasgow Museums' collections when they're not on display in the venues.

Kelvin Hall

1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AW

Kelvin Hall stands on the banks of the River Kelvin opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AG

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of both Glasgow's and Scotland's most popular free attractions boasting an extensive collection of over 8000 objects displayed across 22 themed galleries!

Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens

People's Palace and Winter Gardens Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre G40 1AT

The People’s Palace, set in historic Glasgow Green, tells the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1750 to the end of the 20th century.

Provands Lordship

3 Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0RB

Step back in time and discover Glasgow's unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city... The Provand's Lordship!

Riverside Museum

100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS

Visit the Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid.

Scotland Street School Museum

225 Scotland Street, Glasgow South Side G5 8QB

Scotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art

2 Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0RH

The award-winning St Mungo Museum is a haven of tranquillity in a bustling city. This museum is named after Glasgow's patron saint, who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the 6th century.

The Burrell Collection

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT

Housed in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, The Burrell Collections is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections in the UK!

Art Galleries

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography

57 Glassford Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1UB

Holding regular exhibitions throughout the year, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography displays the work of both Scottish and international photographers.

Art Galleries

Project Ability

Trongate 103 , Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD

Project Ability is a visual arts organisation which creates opportunities for people with disabilities and people with mental health issues to express themselves and achieve artistic excellence.

Art Galleries

Helensburgh Art Hub

77 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh G84 8BB

The Helensburgh Art Hub provides art classes, workshops, exhibitions and events to the residents of Helensburgh and surrounding areas!

Art Galleries

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AG

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of both Glasgow's and Scotland's most popular free attractions boasting an extensive collection of over 8000 objects displayed across 22 themed galleries!

Art Galleries

Scotlandart.com Galleries

193 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4HU

Based in the heart of Glasgow City Centre, scotlandart.com boasts one of the largest collections of original art in Scotland.

Art Galleries

artpistol

11 James Morrison Street, Glasgow East End G1 5PE

artpistol was established in 2011 to represent and champion the best emerging and underknown artists in Scotland.

Art Galleries

Glasgow Independent Studio

103 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD

Glasgow Independent Studio and Project Room is a non-profit making charity, based in Trongate 103, comprising a large studio complex and contemporary...

Art Galleries

Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery

Clydebank Museum and Art Gallery Dumbarton Road, Clydebank G81 1UE

Clydebank Museum opened in 1980 in Clydebank Town Hall. It was originally operated by volunteers drawn from the local communities that had lobbied for...

Art Galleries

Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts

Kelly Gallery Douglas Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4ET

The Royal Glasgow Institute is an independent organisation promoting and encouraging Scotland's contemporary art and artists. It is the third largest organisation of its kind in the UK.

Art Galleries